Texas WR Cayleb Jones charged with aggravated assault, suspended

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REGRADING TEXAS' PAST FIVE RECRUITING CLASSES: As they do every year, the Texas Longhorns inked another top 20 recruiting class this February. But how have these highly touted groups fared once they hit the 40 Acres? Texas special contributor Trey Scott turned back the clock to look at which touted (and not-so-touted) recruits turned into big-time playmakers in Austin.

Sophomore-to-be Cayleb Jones was in contention for a starting role at receiver left open by the departure of Marquise Goodwin, but now he’s been suspended indefinitely after Orangebloods.com reported Tuesday that Jones was charge with aggravated assault for sucker-punching Texas tennis player Joey Swaysland on Sixth Street in February.

Per the police report obtained by Orangebloods, on Feb. 22 Jones saw Swaysland talking to Texas volleyball player Khat Bell, who Jones has dated in the past. Jones approached Swaysland and threw a punch that fractured Swaysland’s jaw.

Texas head coach Mack Brown released a statement Tuesday afternoon saying there would be no decision on Jones’ future with the team until the legal process played out.

“We are aware of Cayleb’s situation and disappointed any time one of our players is accused of wrongdoing,” Brown said. “We have talked with Cayleb and his family, and he has been suspended from all team activities pending the completion of the legal process. Any further action will be handled at the conclusion of the legal process.”

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